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½ Sol
| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1907-1917 |
| Value | ½ Sol (½ PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Seated liberty facing right, holding a shield on her right hand and a staff topped with a phrygian cap on her left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION
LIBERTAD
JR
1/2 SOL
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Sol coin from Peru, made of Silver (.900) and weighing 12.5g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Peru's monetary system. In 1907, the country transitioned from using the silver-based sol de oro to the gold-based sol de oro, and this coin was minted during that transition period. It is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political changes that were taking place in Peru at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 LIMA FG-JR | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 LIMA FG-JR | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 LIMA FG-JR | 173000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 LIMA FG-JR | 570000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 LIMA FG | 384000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 LIMA FG-JR | 178000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sol 1907-1917 coin.
